All items tagged with hifi (155)
New Meridian DSP9 Loudspeaker Revealed at High End Munich
May 19, 2023 by Joao Martins

New Meridian DSP9 Loudspeaker Revealed at High End Munich

"Undeniably Meridian" but also "a new dawn for the company", the presentation of the new Meridian DSP9 Digital Active Loudspeaker was most likely one of the most significant engineering efforts that debuted at the 2023 High End show in Munich. A more compact, single-cabinet evolution of the extraordinary DSP8000 XE speakers, this new active, digital, DSP-smart design is simply close to perfection for those willing to spend over $80,000 USD.
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Naim Audio Presents NAIT 50 Limited-Edition Integrated Amplifier
May 19, 2023 by audioXpress Staff

Naim Audio Presents NAIT 50 Limited-Edition Integrated Amplifier

On the occasion of its 50th Anniversary (1973/2023), British hifi brand Naim celebrated with a limited edition of a very special product. The NAIT 50 is a remaster of the very first NAIT compact integrated amplifier released in 1983, limited to only 1,973 pieces. The Salisbury-based company carefully recrafted its iconic product from the Naim archives and gave it an updated inside and adding new features such as an headphone output.
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NAD Electronics Launches Retro-Inspired C 3050 Stereophonic Amplifier
May 12, 2023 by audioXpress Staff

NAD Electronics Launches Retro-Inspired C 3050 Stereophonic Amplifier

Hifi components with wood panels are back! NAD Electronics is the latest audio manufacturer to embark on the retro trend with the C 3050 Stereophonic Amplifier. The classic seventies hifi component will be introduced at the 2023 High End show in Munich, Germany, where demonstration sessions of the C 3050 Stereophonic Amplifier will run in Room D108 in Atrium 3. Retro design elements include front-panel VU meters, push-button input controls, 1970s cursive branding, walnut-finished vinyl-clad cabinet, and a dark grey front panel.
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Keeping Class A Cool. Infigo Audio Debuts Method 6 Stereo Amplifier
May 4, 2023 by audioXpress Staff

Keeping Class A Cool. Infigo Audio Debuts Method 6 Stereo Amplifier

Infigo Audio, a Canadian company that designs and manufactures amplifiers, DACs, and cables for consumers who are ready to invest in exquisitely designed electronics, announced its latest Method 6 two-channel amplifier. The new Method 6 (SRP: $20,000) features many of the same attributes as the brand's Method 3 monoblock amplifier and features a Class A architecture, but with a unique design that maintains a low temperature that is not typical of Class A amplifiers.
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Amphion To Introduce Krypton3X 3-Way Flagship Loudspeakers at Munich High End 2023
May 2, 2023 by Alfred Moody

Amphion To Introduce Krypton3X 3-Way Flagship Loudspeakers at Munich High End 2023

Finnish loudspeaker brand Amphion will present its European debut of the updated Krypton3X flagship loudspeakers at the High End Munich 2023 show (May 18-21). This true full-range floor standing passive speaker design is able to deliver strong impact and nuance throughout its frequency range thanks to a new crossover and tweeter design that heightens the full range performance with low distortion in any listening environment.
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Technics Introduces New SU-GX70 Universal Streaming Amplifier
April 20, 2023 by audioXpress Staff

Technics Introduces New SU-GX70 Universal Streaming Amplifier

Technics unveiled the new SU-GX70, a universal streaming amplifier that easily integrates into any home hi-fi system with the inclusion of an HDMI ARC port. The Technics SU-GX70 extends the Technics Grand Class portfolio with a heavily featured integrated design that combines the sonic genes of Technics Grand Class components with a wealth of source functions, including video connectivity. The new SU-GX70 streaming amplifier is the first Technics product with a HDMI ARC port since the brand revitalization in 2014.
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New Line of Focal Theva Loudspeakers Introduced at Axpona 2023
April 13, 2023 by audioXpress Staff

New Line of Focal Theva Loudspeakers Introduced at Axpona 2023

With Axpona (Audio Expo North America) opening its doors in Schaumburg, IL, Focal has introduced Theva, a new range of more affordable loudspeakers combining pure hi-fi sound and design. The French brand has designed, developed and manufactured the six-model range to span the spectrum of Hi-Fi and Home Cinema listening at home with superior levels of performance. In every Theva product, Focal delivers not only in sound, but also through an elegant design and great finishes.
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ICEpower Launches 1000S Power Supply for 2-Way and 3-Way Designs
April 6, 2023 by audioXpress Staff

ICEpower Launches 1000S Power Supply for 2-Way and 3-Way Designs

Audio amplification solutions company ICEpower announced availability of its latest 1000S power supply, filling a gap in the company's portfolio for high-power amplification equipment. Based on the resonant LLC converter of the tried and tested ICEpower 700AS1 module, the new 1000S offers a stable and consistent power supply solution in a compact format to pair with the company's 300A2 and 400A2 modules for applications in hifi, commercial amps, whole home audio and active speakers.
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Primare SPA25 Prisma Home Cinema Integrated Amplifier with Dirac Live Now Shipping
April 6, 2023 by audioXpress Staff

Primare SPA25 Prisma Home Cinema Integrated Amplifier with Dirac Live Now Shipping

Primare announced the launch of its SPA25 Prisma home cinema integrated amplifier. The new Primare integrated amplifier will feature Dirac’s multichannel room correction solution, uniting two of Sweden’s most innovative audio pioneers in one class-leading product. The SPA25 Prisma is a multichannel amplifier and processor designed for both home cinema and music enthusiasts, featuring carefully considered features and functionality.
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Stratton Acoustics Releases the Elypsis1512 Loudspeaker Furniture
March 29, 2023 by Joao Martins

Stratton Acoustics Releases the Elypsis1512 Loudspeaker Furniture

Truly reminding us of those large JBL and Urei speakers and studio monitors, but promising the subtle performance of a pair of Quad electrostatics, the Elypsis1512 loudspeakers, from British brand Stratton Acoustics is a very unusual proposition in current times. According to the company, the Elypsis1512 is a loudspeaker system with high efficiency and wide bandwidth, very low coloration and distortion, and "the ability to paint solid aural images."
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